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Physical & Chemical properties

Appearance / physical state / colour

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Reference
Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2010-06-08 to 2010-07-28
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The description of the substance comes from an experimental study report on determination of the surface tension. The purity of the substance is stated (including CofA).
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Qualifier:
no guideline required
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Key result
Form:
liquid
Colour:
colourless
Substance type:
organic
Conclusions:
The substance trifluoroethanol is a colourless liquid at ambient temperature and pressure.
Executive summary:

The substance trifluoroethanol, as 99.9% pure, was tested for surface tension measurement. The appearance of the sample is described in the report.

Description of key information

Colourless liquid, with characteristic odour.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid

Additional information

The appearance of trifluoroethanol is described in an experimental study conducted on the test substance provided by the registrant; the physical state and colour are confirmed by literature data.